“What our audiences and consumers see is influenced by who they trust,” This comes from a study of consumers by Scratch, a division of Viacom. “It should come as no surprise that consumers are more likely to watch, listen to, or read content that’s recommended to them by a trusted source—and the numbers in Scratch’s…

This was written by a senior in college who is in the entrepreneurial program that I work with: “ We live in a very fast-paced time, so it is extremely important for us to stay up to date on new trends and technology to reach younger people. Though we would all be relatively close to…

You are stranded on a desert island and only get to take 5 albums with you. What are they? Greatest Hits albums are cheating. Since the Five Friends are all huge music lovers we loved doing this one and it was a challenge to narrow it down to only five! Randy Pennington [divider animation=”” color=”#ececec”]…

Every group I work with agrees that they need a steady flow of new ideas in order to innovate, create, and stay competitive. But where do good ideas come from. Well, I’ve got some ideas about that. 1) Hang out with people who don’t think like you do. This photo is of me and students…

Lipstick on a pig – Exhibit A: A hotel in Washington, DC told me my room service order would be delivered in 30 minutes or less. Over an hour and a half later, after making four calls to room service and being lied to four times, they finally sent my order along with a cart…

Five best-selling authors, Speaker Hall of Fame recipients, internationally-acclaimed business consultants and best buddies give their insights on business and life. [divider animation=”” color=”#ececec”] From Scott McKain: “Elected political leader as manager” is a dated, misplaced notion. Let’s change our thinking about the jobs of those we elect to significant positions. I never thought Jack…

Being different is easy. Wear a funny hat – boom – you’re different. Being better, and winning at the basics over a sustained period of time, is very, very difficult….and it’s what market leaders do. “Flash in the pan” success stories don’t impress me much. The Cafe Du Monde impresses me. The Cafe DuMonde in…

Five best-selling authors, Speaker Hall of Fame recipients, internationally-acclaimed business consultants and best buddies give their insights on business and life. [divider animation=”” color=”#ececec”] From Mark Sanborn: The quick answer is that my greatest inspiration comes from my faith, family and friends, in that order. While true, that answer is incomplete. On a practical level…